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P938 GUD

1997 Mazda 323 Lxi

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,372 mi
Last recorded103,372 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi88,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 GUD
MakeMazda
Model323 Lxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 103,372 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,480 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 96,480 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 88,827 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering wheel rubber delaminating

Fail 17 Aug 2009 88,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering wheel rubber delaminating

Fail 5 Sep 2008 86,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,399 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 82,338 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 77,728 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 77,728 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

nearside front tyre near limit

Pass 10 Sep 2005 73,529 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 73,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Lxi?

Based on 3,057 MOT tests across 644 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
6,703
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
644
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 276
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 203
Registration plate lamp not working 201
position lamp(s) not working 182
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P938 GUD is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 88,916 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P938 GUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P938 GUD registered?

P938 GUD is a 1997 Mazda 323 Lxi, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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